Model 442

IR-EYETM INTEGRATED SENSOR

Parallel Opposed Dual IR Detector
With Integrated Signal Processing*
* Patent Pending. Manufactured under one or more of the following U.S. patents: 3,839,640 - 4,218,620 - 4,326,663 - 4,384,207 -4,437,003 - 4,441,023 - 4,523,095

The Model 442 IR-EYETM Integrated Sensor is a lithium tantalate pyroelectric parallel opposed
dual element high gain detector with
complete integral analog signal
processing. This unit offers greatly
improved detection capability over
an extended temperature range of
-40 to +70oC with no significant
change in noise or sensitivity and
significantly reduced temperature
spiking.

.038 (TYP 2X)

(0.97)

BLACKENED
ELEMENTS

.360
DIA
(9.14)

.320
DIA
(8.13)

Eliminate Burn-In Tests

Improve RF Immunity
Eliminate False Alarms
Simplify Circuitry
Reduce Component Count
Improve Reliability

.190*
(4.83)

DIMENSIONS IN INCHES (mm)

Characteristics

100x Signal Amplification

Stable, Accessible
Internal Voltage
Reference
Wide Operating
Temperature Range

Responsivity

Applications

PIN CIRCLE .200 (5.08); LEAD DIA .017 (0.43)

442

Detector Type

Unit

Test
Conditions

ELTECdata
Reference

101

POD
1.0 x 2.5

mm, each

0.1 to 1,000

Various Filters

(typ)

3.7 x 105

V/W

8 to 14 m, 1 Hz

Noise

(typ)

270

Vrms/Hz

1 Hz, 1 Hz BW

NEP

(typ)

7.3 x 10-10

W/Hz

8 to 14 m,
1 Hz, 1 Hz BW

100

D*

(typ)

2.2 x 108

cmHz/W

8 to 14 m,
1 Hz, 1 Hz BW

100

Common Mode
Rejection Ratio

(min)
(typ)

5/1
15/1

Operating Voltage

(min)
(max)

5
15

VDC

Operating Current

(max)

2.2

mA

Optical Bandwidth

.53
(13)

(*) NOTE: OVERALL HEIGHT DEPENDENT ON THICKNESS OF FILTER AND HEIGHT OF THE CAN.
WILL BE EITHER: 0.190" (FOR .010" TO .030" THICK FILTERS) OR
0.250" (FOR .031" TO .090" THICK FILTERS).

Element Size

People / Object Detection

Intrusion Detection
Lighting Control
Robotics
Motion Sensing
Automatic Door Control
Safety Warning
High Stability Industrial
& Military Applications

.140
(3.56)

.040 NOM
(1.0)

Features

FILTER
.180 SQ APERTURE
(4.57)

Advantages

.098
(TYP 2X)
(2.5)

500

Offset Voltage
Reference Voltage1
Thermal Breakpoint fT (typ)
Recommended
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Output Load
Output Protection

(min)

8 to 14 m, 1 Hz

mV

V+ to Gnd

104
(4.1.c)
104 (4.1.c)

Referenced
to Pin 3

+2.50 .08

.20

Hz

-40 to +70

oC

Functional

-55 to +125

oC

T<50Co/min

10k

106
Section B
102

Short circuit protected, but

DO NOT REVERSE SUPPLY POLARITY

Characteristics at 25oC, with -3 filter, V+ = 5VDC

Data is established on a sample basis and is believed to be representative.
1

The internal reference voltage is accessible on Pin 3. This voltage is used to bias the internal amplifier. Offset voltage is referred to
this point. This voltage provides a low drift reference to allow for direct DC coupling of a subsequent comparator or A/D converter. The
recommended maximum load on this pin is 100 A (source only) to maintain electrical and thermal stability. Current loads greater than
100 A may adversely affect performance; however, the output is short circuit protected.

FIELD OF VIEW

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
MODEL 442
(EACH ELEMENT)

0
30

Model 442
Horizontal

30
1M
60

60

100k
90
100

50

0
Response %

50

90
100
10k

0
30

Model 442
Vertical

30
1k
60

60

100
90
100

50

0
Response %

50

90
100

10

1k

100

FREQUENCY (Hz) HORIZONTAL AXIS

RESPONSIVITY (V/W) VERTICAL AXIS

For 3 filter only. For other filters,

consider refractive index and thickness.
For best results, the following precautions and recommendations should
be observed. (See ELTECdata #101):

1 V+

RF

Mounting: Avoid mechanical stresses on case and leads.

Soldering: Detectors must be hand soldered to minimize the
chance of destroying the internal components. Avoid machine or
hot air soldering. Leave a minimum lead length of .250 inch
(6.35mm). When soldering to detector leads, use a heat sink
between the case and leads. Beware that the new RoHS compliant
solders require a higher soldering temperature making heat sinking the detector extremely important.

2 OUTPUT

OP AMP

VOLTAGE
REFERENCE

3 2.5V
REFERENCE
4 GROUND

Static Discharge: Protect detectors from electro-static charges.

3

Thermal Shock: Temperature changes and rate of change must be

kept to a minimum (<50Co/min.) to prevent damage.

PIN DESIGNATIONS
1 V+
2 OUTPUT
3 2.5 V REFERENCE
4 GND/CASE

Noise: As a resolution or lower information limit, noise is established

not only by the detector. Other noise sources are:
2

Light Leakage: Slight sensitivity to visible light leaking through the

glass-to-metal seal on the base may be observed.
Optical Design: Use of a detector with a filter in an optical system may
require consideration of the image displacement toward the filter. This
displacement (s) caused by the insertion of a planoparallel plate (filter
thickness = t; refractive index = N) is given by s = (t/N)(N-1).
NOTICE: The information provided herein is believed to be
reliable. However, ELTEC Instruments, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. Due to industry components
being incorporated into ELTECs devices and ELTEC continually
striving for product improvement, specifications may change without
notice.

BOTTOM VIEW

Transmission Characteristics of 3 Filter (HP-7)

Transmittance (%)

Radiated and conducted RF signals

Subsequent amplification or signal conditioning stages
Power supply noise
Components, such as high value resistors and capacitors (tantalum
and aluminum electrolytic)
Mechanical contacts and weak solder joints
Shock and vibration excited microphonics
Outside thermal influences on the detector other than the desired
infrared input, i.e. drafts
All of these noise sources should be considered carefully when the
information signal is <10 mV.

100
80
60
40
20
5

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

Wavelength (m)

75% Transmission Average

70% Transmission Absolute

TRANSMISSION BELOW CUT-OFF IS <1%

For information on other standard filters, refer to ELTECdata 101.

ELTEC Instruments, Inc. P.O. Box 9610 Daytona Beach, Florida 32120-9610 U.S.A.
Tel (USA and Canada): (800) 874-7780 Tel (Outside USA): (386) 252-0411 Fax: (386) 258-3791
Web: www.eltecinstruments.com
E-Mail: Sales@eltecinstruments.com
ELTEC INSTRUMENTS, INC.

03/2006

Printed in U.S.A.

Form DS442

(E-07/2009)